YCSO Spearheads 2025 New Year's Eve Tri-City DUI Task Force

Published on January 07, 2026

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) hosted a Tri-City Task Force DUI enforcement detail on New Year’s Eve to ensure community safety. With funding by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZGOHS), YCSO partnered with the AZDPS Highway Patrol, Prescott Police Department, Prescott Valley Police Department, and Chino Valley Police Department. This multi-agency effort resulted in 142 total contacts throughout the night.

The detail was highly productive in identifying and stopping drivers who were under the influence. Of the nine total DUI arrests made, two were for Aggravated DUI, and two for Extreme DUI with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .15 or higher. One arrest involved a driver under the age of 21, and three arrests were for drug-related impairment. The average BAC for drivers impaired by alcohol during the detail was .141 (legal limit: .08)

In addition to the DUI enforcement, the task force addressed other hazardous driving behaviors, resulting in 5 criminal speed arrests, 43 civil speed citations, and 97 other traffic-related citations. The detail also led to 14 additional arrests for various criminal offenses.

Despite the arrests, the Sheriff’s Office was encouraged that 15 designated drivers were contacted during the detail. YCSO continues to remind the public to plan for a sober ride home (taxi, rideshare service, sober friend or relative). Impaired driving can severely impact lives, families and communities.

We would also like to thank our law enforcement partners for their commitment to this collaborative safety initiative.

Summary of Cumulative Task Force Stats:

Total contacts: 142

Total DUI arrests: 9 (including 2 Aggravated, 2 Extreme, 1 Underage, and 3 Drug-related)  

Average BAC: 0.141

Speeding-Related: 5 Criminal Arrests / 43 Civil Citations  

Citations/Arrests: 97 Citations / 14 Arrests

Designated Drivers Identified: 15